Competition & Tournaments


​Competition is not just about beating an opponent; it is about allowing participants to display and improve their skills in a safe environment. With ATA, tournaments are one of the most dynamic and fun aspects of Songahm Taekwondo.

For 50 years, ATA has offered a fun and control tournament environment. ATA hosted tournaments are exclusive to ATA members and are organized for maximum participation. These tournaments provide participants with the chance to compete against competitors of their own age and rank ensure a fair and equal competition. Most importantly, competing in a tournament is about much more than just a trophy. It provides students with an opportunity to make new friends, learn to overcome nerves, and enhance their skills and technique. Whether or not they win, participating in organized competition is a key component to learning and growing in martial arts.

ATA headquarters hosts an International World Championship in the summer, and National tournaments in the Spring and Fall. 

In addition to these annual tournaments, there are many local tournaments throughout the competition year.

Tournament Schedule

  • National Championships – March 1-4 in Dallas, Texas
  • Regional Tournament – March 17 & 18, in Murrysville, PA
  • Regional Tournament – April 28 & 29, in Columbus, Ohio
  • District Championships – June 9 & 10 in Lancaster, PA
  • World Championships – July 10-16, in Phoenix, Arizona
  • Steel City Songahm Classic – September 8 & 9 - Click Here for more INFO
  • National Championships – October 18 – 21 in Pittsburgh!!!​
  • Cleveland, Ohio - October/November
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2022 World Champions
Congratulations on winning the Gold Medal and Title of World Champion:
  • Chief Master Kaminski - Traditional Weapons, Combat Weapons, Sparring, & 5 coaching titles.
  • Mrs. Krista Kaminski - Sparring, Team ATA-USA Combat, Team ATA-USA Sparring, & The Krew Team Sparring
  • Madelyn Hess - Combat & Team ATA-USA Combat.
  • Alex Haas - Team ATA-USA Combat & Team ATA-USA Sparring
  • Jack Gillespie - Team ATA-USA Combat &  Team ATA-USA Sparring
  • Isabella McNutt - Team ATA-USA Combat.
  • Kate Gillespie - The Krew Team Combat
  • Mario Tedeschi - The Krew Team Combat
  • Iszyk Tran - The Krew Team Combat
  • Peter Lawton - The Krew Team Sparring
  • Trey Leeper - The Krew Team Sparring
2020 World Champions
Congratulations on winning the Gold Medal and Title of World Champion:
  • Sr Master Kaminski
    • Traditional Weapons
    • Combat Weapons
    • Creative Weapons
    • Xtreme Weapons.
  • Mrs. Krista Kaminski
    • ​Traditional Weapons
    • Combat Weapons
    • The Krew Team Sparring
  • Jack Gillespie
    • Sparring
2019 World Champions
Congratulations on winning the Gold Medal and Title of World Champion:
  • Sr Master Kaminski
    • Traditional Weapons
    • Creative Weapons
    • Xtreme Weapons
    • Team ATA-USA Varsity & Elite Combat
  • Mrs. Krista Kaminski
    • Team ATA-USA Elite Combat
    • Traditional Weapons
    • Creative Forms
  • Nathaniel Lowry - Traditional Weapons & Combat
  • Isabella McNutt - Combat
  • Jack Leicht - Sparring
  • Mario Tedeschi - Combat